Otoplasty Ear Surgery
Serving Los Angeles, Newport Beach, & Orange County, California
Otoplasty, also referred to as ear pinning, is a procedure in which a plastic surgeon corrects such problems as oversized or protruding ears.
Unlike most cosmetic surgery, otoplasty ear surgery is frequently performed on children. Because the ears have reached almost their full adult size and shape during early childhood, the procedure can be performed effectively and permanently as early as age four.
Many children and their parents choose an otoplasty ear surgery procedure early in life in order to avoid the self-esteem issues that might be caused by teasing and shunning by classmates.
Even when only one ear is significantly protruding, the otoplasty ear surgery procedure is normally performed on both ears to create a more symmetrical appearance.
The ear surgery procedure
In the otoplasty ear surgery procedure, the ear surgeon makes a small incision on the back of the ear, then reshapes or folds the cartilage to make the ear lay flatter, or to reduce the size of the outer ear.
Frequently Asked Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) Questions
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